| Don't Expect Me to Cry: Refusing to let Childhood Sexual Abuse steal my life Contributor(s): Bentley, Janet (Author), Bentley, Simon (Introduction by), Simpson, Bradley (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1732072787 ISBN-13: 9781732072787 Publisher: Janet Bentley OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sexual Abuse & Harassment - Biography & Autobiography - Self-help | Abuse |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6" W x 9" (0.69 lbs) 210 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Don't Expect Me To Cry is a powerful story of the horrors Janet experienced at the hands of multiple abusers, including her father, and the courageous journey of healing that brought her to a life that is inspirational to other survivors. Janet's resilience is evident as she tells her story in three parts, reflecting her thoughts and experiences at critical stages of her life. Don't Expect Me To Cry - Starting with a child's view of shocking abuse, Janet shares how she had to build defenses to survive the impact of the horrors of her childhood. Don't Expect Me To Lie - Continuing with her journey through early therapy, Janet describes the pain and fear she experienced as she started to share the 'secret'. Don't Expect Me To Die - The final part tells how Janet hit 'rock bottom' and tried to end her life. She explains how, from that place of despair, she learned that it is possible to heal from the dark shame and trauma and live a steadier and more content life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bentley, Janet: - Janet Bentley is a survivor of child sexual abuse and grew up in a dysfunctional family riddled with abuse, addiction, and suicide. Raised in Southern California, she currently lives in Arizona where she created and manages the non-profits Courageous Survivors and Show Up For Children. Janet is a member of RAINN's (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Speakers' Bureau, a facilitator of Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention training and she started and facilitates a support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Janet's driving passion is to prevent child sexual abuse and be a lifeline to survivors. She has found that sharing her story has been key to healing her own pain and exposing this epidemic. Janet co-authored an international best-selling book, We Choose To Thrive, with 30 other courageous woman sharing stories of abuse and their spirit to thrive despite it. She was interviewed by Encouraging You Radio and has a powerful message to share. Janet lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband, and is fortunate to live close enough to enjoy spending time with some of her children and grandchildren. To connect with Janet: www.janetbentley.com www.courageoussurvivors.com www.showupforchildren.org janet@janetbentley.com To become a member of the Courageous Survivors Group for free, click here: https: //courageoussurvivors.com/become-a-member.html |